Saudi wealth fund holding talks to create boxing league
Business & FinanceSports
12 June 2024, 4:04 pm 1 minute
Reuters exclusively reported that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in discussions with multiple boxing stakeholders to create a league, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of the sport.
Market Impact
Saudi Arabia has poured billions of dollars into sport as it seeks to wean the kingdom off of oil dependency under de-facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed’s Vision 2030 program, which aims to bring in tourism, boost the private sector, and create jobs.
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Topics of Interest: Business & FinanceSports
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Business & FinanceSports
Regions: Middle East
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story